Yellow

Katherine Ho's rendition of 'Yellow' is a poetic exploration of love, longing, and the ephemeral nature of happiness. Sung in Mandarin, the lyrics delve into the metaphor of a shooting star, questioning its duration and beauty. This celestial imagery serves as a powerful metaphor for fleeting moments of joy and the pursuit of love. The song's opening lines, 'wǒ xiǎng zhīdào liúxīng néng fēi duō jiǔ / tā dào měilì shìfǒu / zhí bù zhí xúnqiú,' translate to 'I want to know how long a shooting star can fly / Is it beautiful / Is it worth pursuing,' setting the tone for a contemplative journey through the night sky and the heart's desires.

The lyrics continue to paint a vivid picture of the night, with 'yèkōng dí huā / sànluò zài nǐ shēn hòu / xìngfú liǎo wǒ hěn jiǔ / zhí bù zhí děnghòu,' which means 'The flowers of the night sky / Scatter behind you / Happiness has been with me for a long time / Is it worth waiting for.' This imagery evokes a sense of transient beauty and the bittersweet nature of waiting for love. The night sky, filled with stars and flowers, becomes a canvas for the emotions of the singer, who is caught between the joy of the present and the uncertainty of the future.

The chorus, 'yúshì wǒ xīn kuángbēn / cóng huánghūn dào qīngchén / bùnéng zài cháng shòu,' which translates to 'So my heart runs wild / From dusk till dawn / It can't last any longer,' captures the intensity and urgency of these emotions. The singer's heart races through the night, unable to sustain the intensity of its feelings. The song concludes with a wish to fall into the hands of the beloved, transforming into a rainbow in the dark night, 'qíngyuàn zhuìluò zài nǐ shǒu zhōng / yǔ huà chéng hēiyè de cǎihóng,' symbolizing a desire to become a lasting, beautiful memory in the beloved's life.